EPI 360 – Exploring the HIV/AIDS Pandemic
Who gets HIV and how? How can HIV infection be prevented? How is HIV/AIDS treated? What can be done to end the epidemic? In this course, you will:
- Explore the historical, public health, clinical, and social aspects of HIV infection.
- Examine the epidemiology of the US and global HIV/AIDS epidemic.
- Lay the foundation for pursuing a degree and career in public health, epidemiology, global health, infectious diseases, or health/medicine.
No prerequisites. All majors are encouraged to enroll. This is a great course for students preparing for careers in a health related field. A basic understanding of biology is recommended, but not required. Areas of Knowledge: I&S, NW, & QSR.
SLN: 14646; 5 credits; Lecture meets: MW 3:30-4:50pm; Quiz meets: F, 9:30-10:20am or 2:30-3:20pm; Instructors: Adrienne Shapiro (aeshapir@uw.edu) & Connie Celum (ccelum@uw.edu)
Additional details about the course are provided on the attached flyer or can be found here. Direct questions to epcourse@uw.edu.
